Extreme heat due to lack of lubrication caused catastrophic failure of the auxillary section in an RTLO 18913A.
Extreme heat due to lack of lubrication caused catastrophic failure of the auxillary section in an RTLO 18913A.
Our initial inspection instantly revealed coolant contamination. Apparent "rusty water" appearance of transmission lubricant.
This transmission came in with a synchro complaint. He was surprised when we told him his whole transmission was ruined by an internal oil cooler failure.
This differential should not have been assembled. The thick layer of loctite indicates that it was in need of a hyatt bearing sleeve. You will not find this condition in an HTS unit!
This differential should not have been assembled. The thick layer of loctite indicates that it was in need of a hyatt bearing sleeve. You will not find this condition in an HTS unit!
The difference between a new and worn-out shift lever. Think this didn't cause any problems? It did.
Taken in the early 1920's in Walnut Grove, CA. This truck is chain drive, with solid rubber tires on the trailer. It often made trips to San Fransisco, where at least one flat tire was always expected. It was hand-loaded with pears.